The Life and Philosophy of Pythagoras
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, History, Philosophy, Fiction & Literature, Classics
| Author: | Manly P. Hall | ISBN: | 1230000419024 |
| Publisher: | Edition du Phoenix d'Or | Publication: | May 10, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Manly P. Hall |
| ISBN: | 1230000419024 |
| Publisher: | Edition du Phoenix d'Or |
| Publication: | May 10, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
WHILE Mnesarchus, the father of Pythagoras, was in the city of Delphi on matters pertaining to his business as a merchant, he and his wife, Parthenis, decided to consult the oracle of Delphi as to whether the Fates were favorable for their return voyage to Syria.
When the Pythoness (prophetess of Apollo) seated herself on the golden tripod over the yawning vent of the oracle, she did not answer the question they had asked, but told Mnesarchus that his wife was then with child and would give birth to a son who was destined to surpass all men in beauty and wisdom, and who throughout the course of his life would contribute much to the benefit of mankind.
WHILE Mnesarchus, the father of Pythagoras, was in the city of Delphi on matters pertaining to his business as a merchant, he and his wife, Parthenis, decided to consult the oracle of Delphi as to whether the Fates were favorable for their return voyage to Syria.
When the Pythoness (prophetess of Apollo) seated herself on the golden tripod over the yawning vent of the oracle, she did not answer the question they had asked, but told Mnesarchus that his wife was then with child and would give birth to a son who was destined to surpass all men in beauty and wisdom, and who throughout the course of his life would contribute much to the benefit of mankind.
